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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56590

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56590 from September 5, 1969 through August 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56590 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56590

16 reports
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0.88″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
12:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wendell, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2021
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL... SHORT DURATION... WITH SHINGLES DAMAGED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Western, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2021
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLD BALL SIZE HAIL... SHORT DURATION... WITH SHINGELS DAMAGED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Western, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2017
8:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL AND VERY HEAVY RAINS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wendell, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 31, 2013
3:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Wendell, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2011
5:32 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Wendell, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 15, 2011
5:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Very heavy rain fell with a few quarter to half dollar sized hailstones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.48 NW Wendell, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2010
5:37 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Wendell, MN
0.88″ hail
Sep 28, 2008
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A brief burst of pea to nickel sized hail occurred roughly a mile north of highway 55 in western Lawrence Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.38 WNW Wendell, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.16 NW Wendell, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2003
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Perham, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2003
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Elbow Lake, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 1996
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Wendell, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 1988
7:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 1971
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 56590

22 reports
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70 mph
Jun 23, 2022
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MESURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Elbow Lake, MN
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2022
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMPTY GRAIN BINS PARTIALLY CAVED IN AT LACEY RIDGE FARM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Western, MN
70 mph
May 27, 2022
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Elbow Lake, MN
70 mph
May 13, 2022
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. WIND GUST OF 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Nashua, MN
60 mph
Jul 25, 2021
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION IN NORTH OTTAWA TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Elbow Lake, MN
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2021
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN AND A TREE SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Wendell, MN
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2021
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BRANCHES BROKEN; TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Wendell, MN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2016
9:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE 4 TO 8 INCH TREE BRANCHES AMD LIMBS BROKEN DOWN IN SHELTER BELTS AND FARMSTEADS ACROSS NORTHERN LAWRENCE AND STONY BROOK TOWNSHIPS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Wendell, MN
63 mph
Jul 15, 2011
5:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was broken down by falling tree limbs, which caused widespread power outages in northwest Lawrence township. Wind driven hail also produced areas of crop damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.08 WSW Wendell, MN
63 mph
Jul 10, 2011
5:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large tree branches and tree limbs were broken down in farmsteads and shelterbelts across Lawrence and North Ottawa townships.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.9 W Wendell, MN
63 mph
Jul 4, 2011
10:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large tree branches and tree limbs were broken down around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Wendell, MN
70 mph
Jun 25, 2010
5:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches were blown down and the steel on a shed was pealed up.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.82 SW Wendell, MN
58 mph
Jul 10, 2008
8:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down throughout the northwest portion of Grant County.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Wendell, MN
60 mph
May 23, 2006
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wendell, MN
63 mph
Aug 3, 2005
2:20 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Wendell, MN
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56590

7 reports
UNK category
May 30, 2022
9:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO WAS WRAPPED IN DAMAGING DOWNBURST WINDS AND RAIN AS IT RAPIDLY TRACKED TO THE NE FOR ABOUT 11 MILES... ENDING AROUND 4.3 MILES NNE OF ELBOW LAKE BY 424 PM CDT. NUMEROUS ASH... SPRUCE... COTTONWOOD... AND WILLOW TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. NUMEROUS WOODEN POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED. NUMEROUS FARM OUTBUILDING AND STEEL GRAIN BINS WERE DESTROYED... WITH ROOFING AND WALL PANEL CARRED DOWNWIND FOR A MILE OR MORE. MAX WINDS TO 115 MPH. MAX WIDTH TO 400 YDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Wendell, MN
UNK category
Aug 14, 2020
8:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE THIRD OF 5 TORNADOES IN GRANT COUNTY... THIS TORNADO TRACKED TO THE ENE FOR ROUGHLY A MILE OVER MAINLY OPENED FIELD AND PASTURE LAND AND LIKELY LIFTED BY 342 PM CDT. A SLIGHT MARKING WAS NOTED IN A FIELD VIA VIDEO AND A STORM DAMAGE SURVEY TEAM. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 70 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH ESTIMATED TO 40 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Charlesville, MN
UNK category
Aug 14, 2020
8:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE SECOND OF FIVE TORNADOES IN GRANT COUNTY... THIS FORMED VERY QUICKLY TO THE WEST OF ELBOW LAKE. IT ALSO PERSISTED AND TRACKED FOR NEARLY 4 MILES TO THE ENE TO AROUND 3.5 S OF WENDELL BY 447 PM CDT. THIS TORNADO STAYED LARGELY OVER OPEN FIELDS... WITH MINOR MARKINGS NOTED IN CORN AND SOYBEEN FIELDS AS CONFIRMED BY A STORM DAMAGE SURVEY TEAM. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 75 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Charlesville, MN
EF0 category
Jul 12, 2015
4:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There were multiple sightings of this tornado as it tracked along the Grant and Otter Tail county line. The tornado touched down intermittently along its path. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.2 NNW Wendell, MN
EF1 category
Aug 7, 2010
6:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked intermittently for nearly 16 miles, to about 3 miles east of Erdahl. At this point, it continued into Douglas County. The tornado broke down numerous trees and large tree limbs along its path. At times, the tornado was wrapped in very heavy rains. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 N Wendell, MN
F0 category
Jun 4, 1984
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56590
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Sep 5, 1969
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56590
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 56590 area census snapshot

People & households
Population378
Households166
Housing units207
Income
Median household income$70,000
$100k+ households37.4%
$150k+ households11.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached183
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes23
Housing mix
Single-family share88.4%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share11.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied143
Renter-occupied23
Vacant units41
Home value & age
Median home value$132,800
Owner homes $300k+14.0%
Owner homes $500k+5.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1954
Older-home share72.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars153
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56590 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 22 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56590, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56590?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56590 is 1.75″. It was reported near Western, MN on July 28, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56590 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 56590 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56590 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 56590 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56590 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 56590 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56590 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 56590, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56590, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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